Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Galactic Center Radio Arc
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2002 is “The Galactic Center Radio Arc,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Farhad Yusef-Zadeh et al. ( Northwestern ), VLA , NRAO. The original explanation runs about 130 words.
From the explanation
“What causes this unusual structure near the center of our Galaxy? The long parallel rays slanting across the top of the above radio image are known collectively as the Galactic Center Radio Arc and jut straight out from the Galactic plane .”
— APOD editors, May 21, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 21, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Farhad Yusef-Zadeh et al. ( Northwestern ), VLA , NRAO
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 130 words